The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching 5555

Irenaeus · The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching, translated by J. Armitage Robinson (SPCK, 1920)

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He calls Him Wonderful Counselor , meaning of the Father: whereby it is declared that the Father works all things together with Him; as is contained in the first book of Moses which is entitled Genesis: And God said, Let us make man after our image and likeness. For there is seen in this place the Father speaking to the Son, the Wonderful Counselor of the Father. Moreover He is also our Counselor, giving advice; not compelling as God, even though He is Mighty God , (as) he says; but giving advice that we should forsake ignorance and acquire knowledge, and depart from error and come to the truth, and put away corruption and receive incorruption.